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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,565.69, 2,160.64 and 857.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,565.69, 2,160.64 and 857.49 is: 1,183.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,565.69 : 2,160.64 = 857.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,565.69/2,160.64 = 857.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,565.69x = 2,160.64 × 857.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,565.69x = 1,852,722.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,852,722.91/1,565.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,183.33

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